Albert White was born on March 11th, 1930 in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. The family relocated to Elphinstone Manitoba where he attended the Elphinstone School. He was the eldest of seven children. In 1952 Albert married Margaret Topolinski from Neepawa where they settled for the next 6 years. On or about 1950 Albert started his working career on the Railroad with the B&B Gang building bridges.
He did this for the first 10 years before relocating the family to CFB Shilo where he joined the Inter-City Gas Company. After 8 years in Shilo the family again relocated to Virden where Albert started his own Plumbing and Heating Business for approximately 6 years. It was at that point the family left Manitoba to settle in Edmonton Alberta where he continued to work in the Plumbing industry until his formal retirement in around 2000.
It is with great sadness that the family of Albert announces his peaceful passing on January 9th, 2021 at the age of 90. Albert’s death is preceded by the untimely passing of his daughter Linda Dinney on January 18th, 2020.
He will be forever missed by Margaret, his surviving wife of 68 years and their three children; Barbara White, Laurie (Jim) Parkinson and Larry (Carrie) White. In addition his five grandchildren, Stacey Dinney, Sarah (Kerry) Preece, Matthew (Megan) White, Wesley White, Jennifer White and seven great grandchildren.
Albert is also survived by his six brothers and sisters; Leslie (Lillian) White, Lucy Robinson, Shirley (Bob) Fischer, Deanna Lessard, Bud (May) Bercier and Dennis (Brenda) Bercier and numerous nieces and nephews.
Albert was a kind and generous man who loved the outdoors including fishing, hunting, and farming. He was always willing and available to help friends and family. He loved music, singing, playing guitar, banjo and violin with great enthusiasm. Rest in peace Albert, we will miss you always and love you very much.

Richard Wayne Giles
September 17, 1979 – December 11, 2020
Sadly, Richard passed away December 11, 2020 at the University Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta from the Covid – 19 virus.
He leaves to remember him, his children: Brandon Patrick Burneau, Nathan Wayne Giles,
Daniel Joseph Giles, and their mother Margaret Burneau.
Brothers William and Donald Giles.
Also, friends and family members throughout, Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba.
Richard was born in Swan Lake, Manitoba and moved to Alberta as a young child. Most of his growing up years was spent living on a farm southwest of Edmonton. It is here that he enjoyed spending time with his brothers building tree houses, campfires, wiener and marshmallow roasts, sleep outs under the stars, learning to row a boat down at the farm dugout, raising and caring for farm animals, as well as many dogs and cats.
Richard spent several years in the Air Cadets which he enjoyed.
He attended Calmar School, he was a good student, and learning always came easy to him. He enjoyed music, writing, drawing, team sports, he especially loved playing basketball.
Lastly, his beloved children, Brandon 17 – Nathan 15 – Daniel 7 – Richard loved his boys and enjoyed spending time with them. He thought his boys his greatest achievement and their mother, his best friend.
Rest in Peace dear dad, son, brother and friend, always loved, forever missed.

Herbert LaRoche (Hoby)
August 3, 1932 – December 21, 2020

It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Hoby at the age of 88 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children Helen (Rick), Murray, Kelly (Sandy), Kent (Julieann), Donna, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, brother and numerous nieces and nephews.

Hoby was predeceased by his wife Margaret and his parents Raymond and Margaret.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date at Bethania Lutheran Church at Northern Light.

Esther was born on February 21,1933 in a log home on the family farm near Thorsby Alberta to August and Lydia Kunkel. She was the youngest of 3 children. Esther started school at 5½ as she was anxious to learn. At 13 Esther moved into Thorsby to be closer to school. To pay for her room and board she cooked, cleaned and did childcare. Her love for classical music began when she boarded at the school superintendent’s home. After high school Esther worked at Hoffman’s Hardware in Thorsby while taking courses to gain enough credits to enter University. In 1952 Esther moved to Edmonton and received her fast tracked Teaching Certificate. After spending a year teaching at Strawberry School, a remote country school, Esther returned to Edmonton. In 1953 she married Gerhard Guenther and in their 9 years together they had 4 children; Barbara, Robert, Walter and Alfred.
Esther had a passion for gardening, bird watching, traveling and music. Not only was she a busy hostess but she could strike up conversations with strangers that soon became friends. Once her children attended school Esther substituted as a teacher for 10 years until she began working full time at AGT. She was very active in her faith communities throughout the years.
In 1981 Esther married Wally Kunkel and moved to High Level. They spent much time traveling and enjoying the North Country and its people. She also began substitute teaching again. In High Level she maintained a large flower garden with berry bushes where birds were always welcome.
In her later years Esther moved into Edmonton to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She loved being close to her family.
Esther was predeceased by her husband Wally Kunkel, her father August Kunkel, her mother Lydia Kunkel, her brother John and her brother in law Ted Book. She is survived by her 4 children; Barbara (O.J.) Zerbin, Robert (Karen) Guenther, Walter (Cindy) Guenther, Alfred Guenther, her sister Leah Book and her sister in law Elizabeth Kunkel. Esther is survived by 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held later in spring.

Jim passed away peacefully at home on Jan 7, 2021 at the age of 71 surrounded by loved ones.
Jim was born in Medicine Hat. He spent most of his early years there, as well as in Ralston and Churchill. In 1971, he moved to Edmonton to pursue a career as a Medical Laboratory Technologist. Jim eventually became the lab manager at the Misericordia Hospital where he worked for over 37 years. He often commented on how much he enjoyed the work and his co-workers.
Jim had many skills and interests. He was a talented renovator and handyman, and over the years he enjoyed sailing, travelling, photography and gardening.
Jim was kind and generous. Wherever he went, he was well-liked. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and the best of friends. Known for his humour, and for taking lots of wonderful photographs, friends, and family will cherish the laughs and the love that Jim shared with them so often.
Jim is survived by his loving wife Cheryl, his sons Stephen (Julianne) and Kevin (Kayla), his step-daughter Sarah (Darren), his beloved grandchildren – Dylan, Jake, Tane, Emma and Sadie, his sister Marg, brother John, and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his brother Allan.
Due to circumstances, there will be no immediate service or memorial.
Memorial donations can be made to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.

It is with infinite sadness that the family of John Millard announces his sudden passing on January 4, 2021.

He is survived by his son Jarrod Millard; his siblings, Mike (Kathy) Millard, Mary (Terry) Drader, Teresa (Ray) MacNeil and Jim (Noreen) Millard. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews. His passing will leave a huge hole in the hearts of his roommate Neil Zeller and many other dear friends.

John was predeceased by his parents Isaiah (Zic) and June Millard, his sister Patricia and his brother Pete.

John was a masterful joke teller and delighted in sharing his stories with others. He was a charming, funny, caring man who proved time and again that chivalry is not dead. He was a dedicated fire fighter and retired as a captain with the Edmonton Fire Department.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Cremation has taken place. An appropriate celebration of John’s life will be held at a later date to be determined.

Donations can be made to the Edmonton Firefighters Burn Treatment Society or the charity of one’s choice.

Lorne Sviatoslav Toumine
March 27, 1945 – Dec 27, 2020

Lorne Toumine passed away from cancer in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family.

Lorne was born in Ottawa, where he attended Ottawa Technical High School and later received his BA (Art History) from Carleton University. He was a dancer by profession and performed with several companies over his career including The Ottawa Ballet, Les Feux-Follets, the National Ballet of Portugal, Les Ballet Jazz de Montréal, and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens.

Lorne was a man with many skills and interests. He had a broad knowledge and appreciation of the arts. As a stained-glass artist, he created artworks inspired by his family and knowledge of art history. He was an avid reader that enjoyed both science fiction and history. After dancing he broadened his athletic interests. He earned a black belt in Taekwondo, became a skilled archer, liked sailing, and learned to windsurf and snowboard as a senior. He was an avid cyclist that tackled many mountain trails and when his knees gave out, he kept pedaling on his electric bike. Until recently, Lorne swam daily at the local pool.

Above all, Lorne adored his family. He was a dedicated husband and father. Preparing good food, and family dinners, was when Lorne was in his glory. His culinary skills were unmatched and he enjoyed experimenting with ingredients from all over the world, including from his own garden which he tended with devotion. Over the years, as a father, he volunteered on school trips, at summer camps, and was the biggest fan at all games, concerts and competitions. His most cherished memories were the countless family camping, skiing, and cycling trips.

Lorne will be lovingly remembered by his wife and partner of 42 years, Olesia (Cyncar); his son Daniel (Ally McIntyre) and daughter Ana. He will also be dearly missed by his close family of in-laws: mama Nadia Cyncar; brother Marco Cyncar; sister Markiana (Gerald) Hryschuk; nephew Artym Hryschuk; niece Areta Hryschuk (Steve Rozhdestvensky); their children Ari and Raphi; and aunt Marika Tatchyn; cousins: Marilee Williams, Todd Williams, Melissa (Jeff) Stolzman of Ottawa, and dear friends both near and afar.

Lorne was predeceased by his parents: Nesta (Williams) and Slava Toumine; and brother Peter.

The family wishes to express appreciation and gratitude for the outpouring of support and many kindnesses received from his medical team, family and friends.

A celebration of life will be planned for Lorne Toumine at a future date.

Joanne will be sadly missed by her close friends and relatives.
The angels came to bring her
to the heavenly kingdom and
one day Joanne will be reunited
again with her friends and family
again Joanne was a kind and good person. May she be well remembered and rest in peace
in God’s heavenly kingdom

It is with great sadness to inform , Sylvia Joyce Reagan passed away peacefully December 15,2020. She was born on January 21, 1953 , in Canora, Saskatchewan. Sylvia was predeceased by the love of her life, Graham in 2016. She is survived by her 3 children, Melinda, Leo and Desmond; her 7 beautiful grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
As per Sylvia’s wishes, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Once regulations allow for a proper gathering, family and friends and will be notified with the details.